English–Chinese

“not like” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinbù xǐ huān

Example

我不喜欢这个菜的味道。wǒ bù xǐ huān zhè ge cài de wèi dào

I don't like the taste of this dish.

Illustration for 不喜欢 (not like)

How to say “not like” in Chinese

“Not like” in Chinese is 不喜欢 (bù xǐ huān).

A person does not feel drawn to someone or something and therefore does not want to accept or choose it.

Full entry for 不喜欢: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 不喜欢

他不喜欢早起。tā bù xǐ huān záo qǐ

He doesn't like getting up early.

Tips for using 不喜欢

  • For everyday opinions, this verb commonly focuses on the speaker's own response, so it can describe a dish or activity without judging everyone who enjoys it.

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